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KU62 VTL

2012 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,370 mi
Last recorded194,370 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 VTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 194,370 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around turbo/DPF filter (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 184,322 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 184,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 163,322 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 163,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2017 142,371 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 124,517 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 124,517 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2017 123,436 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 104,421 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 92,421 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 84,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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KU62 VTL is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 77,651 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU62 VTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KU62 VTL registered?

KU62 VTL is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is KU62 VTL safe to buy?

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